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Homosexuality in the Dominican Republic was decriminalized in 1822. [6] As of January 24, 2007, homosexuality remains legal within the Dominican Republic. [5] However, there are no laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in housing and places of employment. [5] Law 285-66 prohibits LGBT people from serving as members of the police force.
LGBT people in the Dominican Republic have sometimes been the targets of violence. From 2006 to 2009, official sources reported the murder of at least 14 transgender sex workers. [ 13 ] Bias-motivated crimes have also been reported against LGBT people from the middle and upper classes, including TV producer Micky Breton and Claudio Nasco. [ 14 ]
“The laws stigmatize LGBT people and create an obstacle to full equality.” Gay sex is still illegal in this Caribbean island; Human Rights Watch wants ban repealed Skip to main content
Same-sex marriage is illegal. [11] Transgender rights and protections are not recognized. Dominican Republic: Sexual acts among consenting adults of the same sex became legal in 1822. [11] Same-sex marriage is illegal. [27] Transgender rights and protections are not recognized. Grenada: Sexual acts among same-sex individuals is illegal. [28]
The Center for Immigration Studies estimates that there were between 225,000 to 250,000 U.S. births to illegal immigrants in 2023 as debate swirls over birthright citizenship.
Dominican authorities have expelled at least 1,800 unaccompanied Haitian migrant children this year back to their crisis-stricken country, UNICEF said. The Dominican Republic denied the claim ...
Illegal since 1911 (as part of the British South Africa Company rule of Rhodesia) Penalty: up to 14 years imprisonment. (repeal proposed) [68] [97] [161] [162] Zimbabwe: Male illegal since 1891 (as part of the British South Africa Company rule of Rhodesia) Penalty: up to 14 years imprisonment. (repeal proposed) [163] Female always legal [68] [97]
Note: We asked for your questions about travel in Florida, and this one sure is timely. Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law has brought national attention to our state, and some people ...